5:2 Diet. Day 7. (Fast Day)

Can't believe I've been at this for a week already!! It's gone super fast. Which I guess is a good thing. 

So today was a fast day. I didn't find today too hard, saying that though, it's only 18:27 and it's going to be a late night as we have visitors arriving later.

I bypassed breakfast and jut had some water.

For Lunch.

3 Olives 

6 Pickled Onions.

Total Calories - 30

For Dinner.

(Erm, Sorry about the pic. By dinner time I was pretty hungry so the soup didn't hang around for long :D)

Glorious Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Soup.

Diet Coke 150ml.

Total Calories - 240

For Snacks.

Cherry Bake well Alpen Bar.

Weight Watchers Cheese Puffs.

Coffee with milk.

Total Calories - 157

Total Daily Calories - 427

5:2 Diet. Day 6.

I'm going to do a fast day tomorrow as I will be at work and then after work I will be Fairly busy. I'm hoping this will help a bit.

For Breakfast.

Coffee with milk

Cornflakes and Semi-Skimmed milk

 Total Calories - 193

For Lunch.

1 Warbuton Wholemeal Thin

Tuna in spring water, drained (80g tin)

Tsp Light Mayonnaise

Flora light.

Marbled Halva

Total Calories - 301

For Dinner.

Yellowin Tuna Steak 100g
Baby New Potatoes 100g
Farmhouse Vegetables.
Flora - Lighter the light margarine.
Total 0% Greek Yoghurt with Strawberry.

Total Calories - 417

For Snacks.

2 Grissini bread sticks.
Options coconut hot choc.
Alpen - Cherry bakewell bar
Weight watchers - Cheese puffs.
Halva

Total Calories - 313

Total Daily Calories - 1224

5:2 Diet. Day 5.

For Breakfast.

Coffee with milk

Porridge with a pinch of salt.

198 Calories.

For Lunch.

Heinz Tomato Soup for one.

2 Ryvita

Muller Light

328 Calories.

For Dinner.

Home made Spaghetti Bolognaise

Milky Bar Lolly.

515 Calories

For Snacks.

Weight Watchers Chesse Puffs

10 x Amarettini Cookies 

2x Coffee with milk

248  Calories

Total Daily Calories - 1289.

Even though the calories intake was within my target, I feel like I've cheated. Probably because I've had a fair amount of sweet things and coffees. Going to make a conscious effort to stick to max of 2 coffees a day and not snack on too many sweet things.

I have a really sweet tooth so I feel that once I've had something sweet I crave for more and more. 

 I actually have a food shop coming today, and I have put on some halva. My dad used to eat this and it's really nice. It's made from tahini paste. I've worked out if I cut it up into 15 pieces then it works out at 100 Cals a piece. Not bad going really.

I am a bit worried about the next week, as we have visitors and my MIL always says how much she loves my cooking, unfortunately she has a sweet tooth as well. We also always go out for a meal when she is down. This will be the ultimate test of my self control!

Wish me luck!!

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The 5:2 Diet - Day 4

Today I was really naughty and skipped out on breakfast because I was just too busy. By the time lunch came around I was pretty hungry and then this happened....

For Lunch

Starbucks Light Mocha Frappuchino - Tall

1/2 a Starbucks choc chip muffin

Wholemeal Bagel

Dairylee light cheese triangle

Tea with milk and half a sweetener.

For Dinner

Chicken breast

Broccoli

Wholegrain Rice

1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce

Muller Light Turkish Delight Yogurt.

For Snacks

Galaxy Low Calorie Hot Choc

Weight watchers - cheese puffs

Peach and Apricot Special K bar.

2 x Coffee with milk

Total Daily Calories - 1254

Sooooo... Starbucks happened. I was disappointed and had a massive guilt trip half way through my muffin and threw it away. Not my finest hour. The calories in Starbucks food is SO high. the muffin was just over 400 Calories. And when I got home I was still hungry which is why I ended up also having a Bagel with cheese.

On the plus side - I was under my daily calorie goal, so haven't made the best food choices today but at least I haven't gone over.

ALSO - Starbucks bucks Light Mocha Frappuchino, no whip. - 110 Calories. Pretty good for a treat!

The 5:2 Diet. Day 3. (A Fast Day)

Not going to lie... Not been looking forwards to the fast days very much.. But it's suprising what you can eat with 500 cals!

For Breakfast.

This didn't go to plan really. I made myself a small watermelon, orange and grapefruit salad the night before. But when I woke up I wasn't that hungry so I decided to skip breakfast, save calories and just have a small coffee.

Coffee with skimmed milk.

For Lunch.

Tomato.

Low fat Mozzarella

Parma Ham

A tiny drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano.

150ml Diet Coke.

Total Cals - 110.

For Dinner.

1 Chicken Breast.

1 medium noodle nest.

80g Tenderstem Broccoli.

Splash of Light soy sauce.

Total Cals - 285

For Snacks.

Coffee with milk.

Small homemade strawberry and banana smoothie.

Chewing Gum

Total Cals - 90

Total Daily Calories - 485

**UPDATE**

I TOTALLY had a special K bar just before bed. Moment of weakness, so I actually went over by about 70 calories.
I was really disappointed but after 'fessing up to my diet buddy and her telling me it could have been worse and it was my first fast so not to be too hard on myself, I decided she was right. and I still am proud of my first effort :D

The 5:2 Diet. Day 2.

This was what I ate on my second day on the 5:2 diet. It's defiantly easier then most diets that I have done in the past. I was worried about all the calorie counting but MyFittnessPal app has been an absolute life saver!

For Breakfast.

1 Cup of coffee with Skimmed milk.

Alpen no added sugar with skimmed milk.

Total Calories - 183

For Lunch.

A wholemeal bagel with a 80g tin of tuna in spring water (drained) A teaspoon of low fat mayo and 5 thin slices of cucumber.

3 silver skin pickled onions.
3 Feta stuffed olives.

With a glass of Robinson no added sugar pineapple and orange squash.

Total Calories - 353

For Dinner.

Yellow fin tuna steak - 100g

Baby new potatoes - 100g

Peas, Carrots and Green Beans - 135g

Teaspoon of Flora lighter then light mayo.

150ml Diet Coke.

Muller light Mandarin yogurt.

Total Calories - 377

Snacks.

Galaxy Low-Cal orange hot chocolate.
Weight watchers Cheese puffs.
Peach and apricot Special K bar.

Total calories - 216

Daily total calories - 1121


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The 5:2 Diet. Day 1. Eek!

On the 4/08/2012 I gave up smoking, So it's almost been a year, and I feel MUCH better for doing it. I gave up using an electronic cigarette and I didn't even have to use that for long. So as it is approaching a year, I figured it is time for another challenge... Shed the chub challenge!!

So today I have started the 5:2 diet. I won't go too much into detail about it as I'm sure most know what it is. It's a diet where for 5 days you eat your Total Daily Expenditure - which you can find here http://thefitgirls.com/tdee-calculator.aspx then for 2 non consecutive days you fast, and are only allowed 500 calories. You can read more about it here - http://thefastdiet.co.uk/ 

I'm going to use my blog to document what I eat daily and hopefully help someone else that wants to do this diet.

For Breakfast 

Porridge (made with semi skimmed milk) with a pinch of salt.

Coffee with a splash of semi-skimmed milk.

 Unfortunately I didn't take a picture, because I forgot. Whoopsie!

Total 219 Calories

For Lunch 

A wholemeal bagel with a 80g tin of tuna in spring water (drained) A teaspoon of low fat mayo and 5 thin slices of cucumber.

6 silver skin pickled onions. 

With a glass of Robinson no added sugar pineapple and orange squash.

Total 353 Calories

For Dinner 

Yellow fin tuna steak - 100g

Baby new potatoes - 100g

Peas, Carrots and Green Beans - 135g

Teaspoon of Flora lighter then light mayo.

150ml Diet Coke.

Muller light Cherry yogurt.

Total 377 Calories

For Snacks

Dole peaches in strawberry jelly.

Weight Watchers Cheese puffs.

Chai tea latte (1/2 cup)

Total 217 Calories

Total Calories for the day - 1166

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Fruit Tea, Thatchers Funeral and a Wounded cat!

Hello Bloggersville!

 So today was Thatchers funeral, there has been so much in the news about this (obviously) and it seems like EVERYONE has an opinion. Not just an opinion but a fierce opinion, either one way or the other. For or against her. 

Me? I just have no opinion really, I can see both sides of the argument. The only think I do feel fairly strongly about is respect. Respect for her grieving family. Respect for the people she helped. Respect that she did do some positive things for our Country but mostly, Respect for an old lady who suffered from dementia, whos health has been declining for what seems like forever. 

Turning up to some ones funeral just to sneer and boo, and shout obscenities is beyond distasteful. Anyway, onto a more positive note!

Fruit Tea!!

I used to drink fruit teas in my teens but went off them, but now I am fully in love with them again!! I have purchased a Blackberry and Nettle tea and also Orange, Mango and Cinnamon tea. And let me tell you, they are seriously gorgeous. I'm glad I like something else because I have been fully addicted to my Nespresso since xmas.

Poor Pimples...

PIMPLES?! A spot problem?!? I hear you ask. No, No this is the nickname for my cat. Sad, isn't it? His real name is Simba.. It kind of went like this... Simba, Simbles, Crinkles, Pimples... Unfortunately  it has stuck. We refer to our poor cat as pimples.. Please don't ring the RSPCA?! Anyway, he keeps getting into fights with a cat that hangs round our neighbourhood. We have taken to leaving a water spray near the door and if they are fighting we squirt them both until they stop. I absolutely hate when they fight, they're very vocal, they rip fur out and they make each other bleed *Makes sad face* Do any of you lovely lot know anyway we can keep these terrors apart?! Let me know if you have any tips please!!

Toodles

xx

Meeting Mad Frankie Fraser.

I know this post isn't the usual for my blog, but I have been given the opportunity to go and meet Mad Frankie Fraser. I have been talking to his son, David, on the phone today and he is planning to bring his dad to The Blind Beggar pub in white chapel So we can meet him, have a drink and a chat.

Now, before I get flamed  I don't condone in anyway the things that Frankie has done in the passed but my curiosity is getting the better of me and I want to meet this man. I will try and keep it brief by saying we can't stay long etc.

I do want to check out White Chapel and all the places I've read about so many times in books about The Krays.

I will take some pictures when I go and post them up here. Wish me luck!!!

EDIT

I did change my mind about meeting Frankie. It took me a while to have a good old think about it and an inner fight. But to conclude, I couldn't sit and have a nice chat with a murderer/torturer, It's so very wrong on a million levels.

I will, however, still be going to White Chapel for a mooch.

xx

March Glossy Box - 2013

Why why why are my glossy boxes getting here SO late? When they're late I always end up seeing what will probably be in mine before it comes, so it ruins the surprise a bit.

Oh well, I'll get on with telling you what was in mine anyway...

So this months box was a City Chic theme, which was kind of cool. I actually liked most of the stuff in this months box.

First up was a Tresemme Salon Finish Extra Hold Hairspray.

Now I'm all for hair products but because was a little disappointed with this as I don't really class a full size hairspray, at £4.69 for 500ml, a luxury item. I have used this hairspray before and it's ok, gets the job done... Just nothing you would write home about.

Elizabeth Arden - 8 Hour Cream.

Quiet excited about this one, it's definitely more of a balm then a cream, but that's fine for me as i can get fairly dry skin. I put a little bit on my lips and even after eating I could still feel it on there, so that's good. Looking forwards to seeing what my opinion is on this after a week.

Nails Inc - Bruton Street.

Been looking at Nails Inc polishes for a while now. I normally stick to Barry M, Maybelline Color Show, and Chine Glaze. So not overly expensive ones. Nails Inc do a duo Chrome colour that I wanted to try but was umming and arring over spending £10+ on a varnish. So I'm glad they sent me this one, it's really nice. Goes on nice and pigmented and hasn't chipped yet (day 2!)

L'occitane En Provence - Immortelle Precious Cream.

Another one I'm looking forwards to trying. I think L'occitane come out with some amazing products. Not much to say on this one as not tried it yet. Will give this a go this week probably and report back.

Jelly Pong Pong - Lip Blush

Loved this!! It's not to sheer and not to pigmented, it's just spot on. Only qualms are that it came in red, and I'm not brave enough to wear a red lip and when I went on the website to look for a diff colour, they only had two colours, one being the red and the other being a pink. Not over impressed with those colours, which is a shame.

Moroccan Oil... Is it worth the hype?!

I recently climbed aboard the Moroccan Oil band wagon. I purchased a small 25ml bottle. I've used it now 4 times on my hair, I wash my hair like normal, towel dry it then apply some Moroccan Oil before I dry and style. 

First thing I noticed was the smell, Oh gosh. It's such a LOVELY smell. I'm so into nice smelling hair products so that was a big plus for me.

I'm not sure what to think of it to be honest. Yes it gave me a nice shine, but then so do most £3 serums. I will carry on using it though, because 1) It smells lovely and 2) I may notice more of a difference in a few weeks *Hopeful*

Have any of you used any of the Moroccan Oil products and if so what did you think? 

xx

Urban Decay - Oz the Great and Powerful Palette review

So last week my boyfriend very kindly bought me an Urban Decay palette he knew that I had been lusting after. It's the "Oz the Great and Powerful Theodora Palette"

I'm loving all the colours in this palette, which is unusual for me because there's normally one or two that I'm not keen on. The colours are mostly kind of earthy neutral colours.

 The palette also comes with a Super-Saturated High-Gloss lip colour in the shade "Theodora" and a Black 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil.

Urban Decay always seem to get it spot on and this was a brilliant mash up with Disney. The colours are so pigmented and they go on so so smoothly. I shall be going to a concert at the end of this month and I really want to try a kind of smoky green eye with this palette. Think it would look amazing!!

Review - Burts Bees - Banana and Beeswax Hand Cream

Hello again my lovely readers, I thought today I would do a quick review on a product I have recently purchased. I'd also like to say that I will always be painfully honest with my reviews, good or bad. OK, with that said... lets crack on shall we?

                                         Burts Bees - Banana and beeswax Hand Cream.

Now I am a fan of Mr Bees, I have had a fair few products from the range and nearly always been impressed. I was most excited when I saw this Hand Cream as I love banana scented products (I'm childish like that.) 

I've been using this product for a few weeks now, I am an avid hand moisturiser, I am constantly trying new products and brands and trying to find a nice one. Dry hands on me or others makes me cringe.

On opening this hand cream you can smell the banana instantly, it's a real yummy banana smell, a little bit like those foam banana sweeties. Yum. The texture is fairly thick, as in, you could turn the jar upside down with the lid off and nothing would come out.

It settles into the skin nicely and leaves a lovely scent and also a kind of film across the skin which I'm guessing is the beeswax, this also acts like a mini barrier. Now, I like that as I get dry hands and they need the extra help, but I'm guessing if you don't like heavy products on your hands then this may not be the best choice for you.

All in all, with it's lovely scent and how it kept my hands soft for ages this product gets an 8/10 from me. The only downside is the price, it costs nearly £8 for 57g.

Well this was a bit long winded wasn't it? I shall try and keep reviews a tad shorter in the future..

Toodles!!

xx

Lovely to see you here!

Just a short introductory message to say Hello, and lovely to see you on my blog, also it's very lovely to be here!! This shall be a very random kind of day to day life/beauty kind of blog with maybe a spot of cooking and crazy thrown in! I do hope this is the start of a beautiful blogger/reader relationship... In a none... weird way, of course.

Well, a bit about me? Lets see.. I'm a 31 year old who works in finance (boring.) and as a hairdresser (not so boring.) I have a lovely daughter and a lovely boyfriend. I live in the south east of England. That's about all I can think of to tell you about, So we'll leave it there, shall we?!

Toodle Pip for now!

xx